Topic: Custom taillight leds (Read 3520 times)

walter · « **on:** April 09, 2009, 08:01:19 PM »

hi, i was looking for make my own custom taillight leds for my civic EF 90 hatback.

Im waiting already for PCB board (12) i ordered for leds.

the problem i have right now is about leds, i was looking on ebay and found this:

http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336118848&bid=3196509&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjbrlsr.com%2F%3Faid%3D5336118848%26bid%3D3196509%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay.com%252F100PCS-8MM-SUPER-BRIGHT-RED-DIFFUSED-LED-LAMP-NEW-F-R_W0QQitemZ190213460316QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0%253Fhash%253Ditem190213460316%2526_trksid%253Dp4634.c0.m14.l1262

I want to make tailight and turn signals..so i was in the point to order 100 red leds, 50 white leds and 50 yellow reds, they say includes resistor for working on 12V so should works on the car.

The problem is about if those will works just installing each resistor to each led , i means if they will works with brake light too , if they will bright more of do i need another resistor or what really ill need.

i found this ones too with more MCD

http://cgi.ebay.es/100X-New-5mm-Super-Bright-Red-LED-Lamp-35-000mcd-FS_W0QQitemZ250402368429QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item250402368429&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1315|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

Ill appreciate a lot any input/help

Thanks

walter · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2009, 08:22:43 PM »

i assume ill not get any help there..

thx.

Conceptz-X · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2009, 08:29:58 PM »

If you set it up as a series paralell circuit, you need one resistor per series circuit. That way, if one burns out, it will only render one series of LED's inoperative. Either of these circuit types should work

Conceptz-X · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2009, 08:31:27 PM »

Obviously not 24v

The first circuit will isolate any LED should it burn out so that it is the only one that will be out, however the extra current is added to the LED's that are paralell to the one that burned out and if not maintained could burn the rest out.

I would try a variable resistor to determine your brightness, Start off with the highest restatance and progress down till your happy with the intensity.

walter · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2009, 08:56:48 PM »

thx for your help

really i have not much idea about how to do this, i know weld and so but, then, what leds of links i post above should i buy? they comes with resistence for works on 12V, if that enought for this?

Conceptz-X · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2009, 09:24:25 PM »

If your wanting to try it, go for it.

This half-assed diagram I made might give you an idea on how to wire it. I can help you out more later if you decide to do it.

turbogeek · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2009, 09:27:27 PM »

you been here yet?
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Conceptz-X · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2009, 09:35:55 PM »

This isn't a Rick P forum is it? I see you need to sign up to get acess to the threads

You need a NOOB post even if you bring good info

walter · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2009, 07:56:04 AM »

Quote from: Conceptz-X on April 09, 2009, 09:24:25 PM

If your wanting to try it, go for it.

This half-assed diagram I made might give you an idea on how to wire it. I can help you out more later if you decide to do it.

nice! ok, i was talking with a guy that do samething on antoher car.

said me he used a LM317 for dual bright.. he used one with regulator for get bright i need and low to 6v for low I and for brake like i assume 12v or so.

i was learning yesterday about this things (i like this kind of electronic lol) and made this for know what resistor i need for low to 6V

and:

12-6/0.020A (20mA is use LED, says this on description): and i got 300ohm.

ok then using a LM317 with 300ohm for get 6v is Ok if im right, but what i dont know is how to connect it, well really i think i know how should go

civic has two wires for low and brake light, so ill need two LM317s?

walter · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2009, 08:01:31 AM »

btw, i ordered already 250leds ( 100red, 100 yellow and 50 white ones) and PCBs boards are in the way going here. :yes:

ill do it for sure.

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2009, 10:01:58 AM »

well i want to see a write up

92CXyD · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2009, 10:48:14 AM »

In for a write up when you get there. ;D

hotrex · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2009, 01:44:51 AM »

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crxvtec91 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2009, 01:58:54 AM »

Quote from: hotrex on April 11, 2009, 01:44:51 AM

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Corey · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2009, 02:10:43 AM »

god were we dying when he wrote that. i couldnt breathe for 5 mins.

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hotrex · « **Reply #18 on:** April 11, 2009, 02:44:39 AM »

Quote from: crxvtec91 on April 11, 2009, 01:58:54 AM

Quote from: hotrex on April 11, 2009, 01:44:51 AM
this a serious waste of ur time and money. good thing your a worthless euro faggotniglitanus

Sorry I think your the most worthless person on this site with your crack mani's and fail shipping skills

i get bukwild in your moms paraneum

walter · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2009, 05:15:08 PM »

Quote from: hotrex on April 11, 2009, 01:44:51 AM

this a serious waste of ur time and money. good thing your a worthless euro faggotniglitanus

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